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The English Championship presents an intriguing fixture as Southampton FC host West Bromwich Albion FC on December 9th, 2025. Both teams find themselves in the mid-table battle, with West Brom just a point ahead of the Saints. This match, taking place at Southampton’s home ground, promises to be a keenly contested affair as both sides look to climb higher in the league standings.
Southampton will be keen to leverage their home advantage, especially considering their recent history against West Brom. With Matchday 20 approaching, every point is crucial in the competitive Championship race for promotion or playoff spots.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 33 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 31 |
| 4 | Stoke City FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | Preston North End FC | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 29 |
| 7 | Hull City AFC | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 9 | Wrexham AFC | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Derby County FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 25 |
| 13 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 25 |
| 14 | Southampton FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 |
| 15 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 16 | Leicester City FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic FC | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 23 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 20 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 20 | Oxford United FC | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| 21 | Swansea City AFC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 17 |
| 22 | Portsmouth FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 13 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 8 |
As of Matchday 18 of the 2025-2026 Championship season, here’s how the two teams stack up:
- West Bromwich Albion FC: Position 12, Played 18, Won 7, Drew 4, Lost 7, Points 25, Goals For 20, Goals Against 22, Goal Difference -2.
- Southampton FC: Position 14, Played 18, Won 6, Drew 6, Lost 6, Points 24, Goals For 28, Goals Against 25, Goal Difference +3.
While West Brom holds a slight edge in points, Southampton boasts a more potent attack and a positive goal difference, suggesting they can be dangerous when firing on all cylinders.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2024 | Championship | Southampton FC | 3 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion FC |
| 12 May 2024 | Championship | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 - 0 | Southampton FC |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Championship | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 - 2 | Southampton FC |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Championship | Southampton FC | 2 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion FC |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Premier League | West Bromwich Albion FC | 3 - 0 | Southampton FC |
Looking at the recent encounters between Southampton and West Brom provides significant insight. In their last six meetings across the Championship and Premier League since October 2020:
- Southampton wins: 4
- West Brom wins: 1
- Draws: 1
Crucially, in the most recent Championship season (2023-2024), Southampton demonstrated dominance:
- 2024-05-17 (Championship Semi-Finals): Southampton 3 – 1 West Brom (Southampton win at home)
- 2024-05-12 (Championship Semi-Finals): West Brom 0 – 0 Southampton (Draw away)
- 2024-02-16 (Championship): West Brom 0 – 2 Southampton (Southampton win away)
- 2023-11-11 (Championship): Southampton 2 – 1 West Brom (Southampton win at home)
Southampton has won the last three Championship matches against West Brom, including a convincing 3-1 victory at home in their playoff semi-final last season. This recent form gives them a psychological edge coming into this fixture.
Our Prediction
Considering Southampton’s strong recent head-to-head record against West Brom, especially their excellent performances in the Championship encounters, coupled with their home advantage, the Saints are well-positioned to secure a victory. While the league standings show the teams are closely matched, Southampton’s superior goal-scoring ability and positive goal difference indicate their potential to outperform West Brom.
We predict a hard-fought match, but Southampton’s historical dominance in this fixture and their desire to climb the table should see them prevail.
Our top betting tip for this match is:
Southampton to Win
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